If you have thought about changing your username on Instagram but without fear of regretting it, we have good news for you: you can choose a new one username on Facebook’s photography social network without losing the old…at least for a time.
When we started using the , many times we opted for login with the most intricate, funny and now even embarrassing usernames that had crossed our minds when we were children.
But… what would happen if one day you decide to change your username on Instagram and later regret it? What if in that process someone else keeps it and it is impossible for you to return to it? Thinking of all these doubts, has decided to allow you to change it, keeping your old username intact for 14 daysin case you don’t feel comfortable changing it.
Is it possible to revert a change in Instagram username
Jane Machun Wongthe developer in social networks, was the first to discover that it is possible reverse the change for 14 dayswhere your old Instagram username will be locked (and protected) during this grace period.
Instagram will start locking old usernames for 14 days after changing so the previous owner can revert to it within the grace period
This is the end of username grabber bots 😀
— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane)
Instagram’s 14-day username grace period notice will look something like this
— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane)
While this was a test feature a few months ago, it’s been so helpful that Instagram decided to make it so we can all change our username whenever needed.
But beware! that changing your username on Instagram means that with it the link to your profile will be configured, creating the route to identify yourself in the social network.
This means that it must be unique, that is, it cannot be shared by two users at the same time, and you should not confuse it with the name with which you identify yourself on the platform, since this is free of restrictions. Although for 14 days you can change your mind, changing the link and the words by which you will reach your followers constantly is not recommended at allso it is important that you choose the best one for your goals.
How to change your username on Instagram from the mobile app
The first step will be log in to your Instagram account. If you are using the mobile app, you must enter your profile by clicking on the icon on the lower right side where your profile picture is.
Once inside your profile, you must Click on the “Edit Profile” option which is located just above your featured stories and below your description.
Once you are inside the screen to configure your profile, to change your username You must enter the “Username” section. As you can see, your current username is displayed.
You just have to delete your current Instagram username and change it to the new one you want to use.
If the new username you have chosen is free to use you will see a green tick on the right, otherwise a negative symbol will appear in red, so you will have to find another to change it.
When you’re ready with your new username you must press the blue check at the top of the screen to accept and save your changes.
Change your username from a web browser
The steps to change your username on Instagram from its web platform are very similar: the first thing you should do is click on your profile picture located at the top right of the screen.
Once inside your profile, you must click on the “Edit profile” option located to the right of your username.
Within the settings to modify your profile, choose the “Username” field, and change your current name to the one you want. Remember that you will have the same restriction: your new name must be unique. When you have chosen it, click on the “Send” option that appears on your screen below.
How to choose a good username on Instagram
Now you know that by changing your username on Instagram you will have the possibility to revert it for a while, but this change could also represent an increase in your popularity, get or even create so it is of the utmost importance to choose a good name.
So which name should you choose? In the midst of the social media boom, sometimes it’s hard to find a name that manages to stand out and attract userseither that this name is already taken or that you choose a similar one but that generates confusion among those who search for you.
The first thing you have to do is consider the type of account you want to create and the audience you want to attract:
- a brand account
- Personal account
- Professional or business account
- An account about lifestyle or entertainment
Once you have defined the type of account you want, you can change your username on Instagram based on these 5 tips:
- Originality. In addition to attracting the interest of users, it will help you differentiate yourself from other accounts. It is crucial to use an original and catchy name.
- Simple: Original does not imply intricate. Your username should be easy to remember and easy to find.
- That represents you: Remember that this is a cover letter, choose a username that is consistent with your publications and that is in accordance with the sector in which you will find yourself.
- Short: The shorter the better. Users will learn and remember your name without difficulty.
- Use your same username: You can also use the name you have on other social networks to create your own “brand” and make it easy to identify yourself.
This is what you should avoid:
- Dots and dashes in the middle of the name This is because @the.dot.makes.the.idea.break.when.writing.
- Random characters. It is difficult to remember these types of characters if they have nothing to do with your @brand&$#commercial
- brand names (that are not yours)
And what if the name you have thought of is not available? If your account is professional or branded, you can try to include a At the end, explain your activity: restaurant, hotel, software, etc. you could also add your country, for example in , geographic area or languagelike in which will help you differentiate your profile.
For personal brands you can add the word “official” In addition to trying what you will gain more credibility, as the case of the Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández
And what if your account is personal? In this case you can add the phrase “I am” at the beginning of your name, as in the case of , with which, in addition, you will get a creative touch.
Now you can show off to the world a creative, attractive and above all related username with your posts.
The name change prank on Instagram
There are already many users who have fallen into new viral prank of the moment that aims to annoy the name of known accounts or our contacts.
It has been spread by Twitter, WhatsApp or Instagram itself that if you enter the alias with @ of another user in your name, for example “@mkt4ecommerce” and apply the change, when you change the name for the second time, this change will change the name of the account with @ to which you have previously changed. By the time you save the changes, it will be too late.
there it served me
— Martinmarazzi (@Martinmarazzi2)
“Instagram bug: go to Edit profile and write in your name (the one that appears in bold) the user of another person. Save and exit. Go back in and put any bullshit. Save it and your friend will keep what you put on it”.
We already told you that this supposed bug does not exist. It’s actually a bad joke that aims to trick you into writing something ridiculous in your own profile name and not being able to change it again for the next 14 days.
Instagram right now:
— Lauti (@Lauti_ese)
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